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Articles 2 results
5.27.20
Dykema Employer Survey Examines Return-to-Work Issues
Ray Bissmeyer and Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based members of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, co-authored the article, “Dykema Employer Survey Examines Return-to-Work Issues,” for The…
10.11.19
Justices’ View of Their Role May Influence LGBTQ Bias Cases
San Antonio-based attorneys Donna McElroy and Katina Zampas, of Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, co-authored an article for Law360 titled, “Justices’ View of Their Role May Influence…
Blog Posts 2 results
1.03.24
Legal Updates for Texas Employers in 2024
Workplace Violence Reporting Poster Required Effective September 1, 2023, Texas employers of any size are required to “post a notice to employees of the contact information for reporting instances of…
3.24.21
Change is Near: What the Biden Executive Order Means for Title IX Misconduct Claims
On March 8, President Biden took his first steps in reversing the Trump Administration’s Title IX policy by issuing an Executive Order 14021 (“Order”) directing the Secretary of Education to review…
Events 11 results
9.21.23
In spite of the fact that Congress and state legislatures are nearly at a stalemate, the employment law landscape continues to be ever changing either through rulings from the courts or changes in…
10.27.22
How May I Help You? Reasonable Accommodations Including Leaves of Absence
This session is designed to review when reasonable accommodations, such as remote work, and leaves of absence are mandated or just a good business practice. So many questions about leaves of absence…
11.07.18
Here Today, but not Tomorrow or the Next: Leaves of Absence
Leaves of absence issues have become one of the most complex issues confronted by employers. The scenarios almost always involve sensitive medical concerns and information, which results in emotional…
Legal Alerts 14 results
8.16.23
Title VII & DEI Program Implications of the Supreme Court’s Recent Affirmative Action Decision
As observed in Dykema’s original alert on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Students for Fair Admission, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, Nos. 20-1199 & 21-707, corporate…
7.23.19
Lawsuit Filed to Stop August 1 Effective Date of San Antonio Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
UPDATE III: Judge Agrees to Delay San Antonio Paid Sick Leave Ordinance At a hearing this morning, Judge Sol Casseb entered the Agreed Order submitted by attorneys for the City and the businesses…
8.16.18
San Antonio Passes Ordinance Requiring Paid Sick Leave
This morning, the San Antonio City Council approved a new city ordinance that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to employees who work at least 80 hours within the City of San Antonio per…
Press Mentions 18 results
3.01.23
McElroy and Behrends Featured in Texas Bar Journal Q&A About Bar Association Leadership
Donna McElroy and Danielle Rushing Behrends participated in the Texas Bar Journal Q&A, "It Begins With Encouragement: How San Antonio-area bar presidents Donna McElroy and Danielle Rushing Behrends…
10.01.22
Donna McElroy Profiled in San Antonio Lawyer
Donna McElroy was featured in the San Antonio Lawyer feature, "President Donna McElroy Stands Out for All the Right Reasons." The article highlights the life and career of McElroy, who is the current…
4.19.22
Donna McElroy Speaks with Law360 About Higher Ed Wage & Hour Laws
Donna McElroy was quoted in the Law360 article, “Higher Ed Still Falling 'Between The Cracks' Of W&H Laws.” In the article, McElroy discusses the challenges surrounding internships within academia.
Press Releases 36 results
9.17.24
12 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2024
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 12 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.
8.15.24
216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…
9.18.23
15 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2023
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…
Speaking Engagements 15 results
6.09.22
COVID Hiring Retention and Impacts on Firms
Donna McElroy will serve as a featured speaker in the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting in the session, “COVID Hiring Retention and Impacts on Firms,” taking place on June 9-10, 2022, at the Marriott…
4.01.22
Remote Jury Trials: Where We’ve Been and Where We May Be Heading
Donna McElroy will serve as a panelist at the Texas Bar Association’s event, “How the Pandemic Has Changed the Practice of Law,” which takes place on April 1, 2022. Her session is titled, “Remote Jury…
Webinars 10 results
6.23.21
100 Plus Days of President Biden’s Administration – The Landscape for Employers is Changing
If the past is an indicator, the shifts in rules and enforcement techniques will likely create more work for employers and not be favorable to employers. During this session, we will discuss these…
2.11.21
Employment Law Update, Independent Bankers Association of Texas 2021 Virtual HR Summit
Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, will present the Independent Bankers Association of Texas 2021 Virtual HR Summit session, “Employment Law…
1.28.21
Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice group, will join the San Antonio Bar Association’s panel discussion, “The Fifth Circuit Ends Two-Phase FLSA Class…
